Pharmacy Tech I - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for per diem coverage. Under supervision of a pharmacist, you will enter medication orders, prepare unit doses, and deliver medications across units.

Requires CA Pharmacy Technician Certificate, 1–2 years hospital experience; Chemo certification required; 120 days to obtain Chemo Cert. Hourly rate $35.39–$39.21; shifts vary, per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician Certificate required; SVH Chemotherapy Certification required.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare chemotherapy and sterile products.
• Must obtain Chemo Cert within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into computer profiles accurately.
• Gathers medications for orders and fills unit dose carts.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and sterile products per procedures.
• Maintains accurate narcotics inventory under pharmacist supervision.
• Assists with inventory, receiving, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Replenishes medications in crash carts and responds to requests.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Medication preparation

Chemotherapy handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Chemotherapy Certification

Tools

Talyst system

Job description

## Pharmacy Tech I - PDApply: Salinas, CA: Per Diem: Posted Yesterday: SVH-103581**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:PharmacyPharmacy technicians assist pharmacist with providing medications to patients on a timely and accurate basis by collecting, preparing (including chemotherapy and other hazardous substances) and delivering medication orders as directed. Ensure sufficient and accurate drug and supply inventories by assisting with the inventory, receiving, verifying and storing medications, processing credits, entering and transmitting drug orders and assisting clerical staff with processing of patient charges as required. Pharmacy technician’s work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.1. Enters medication orders into computer patient profiles accurately.2. Gathers medications for medication orders.3. Fills unit dose carts.4. Returns and credits unused medications and order.5. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.6. Transfers medications in units dose cassettes and IV room records for transferred and discharged patients.7. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products, piggybacks, pediatric syringes, TPNS and chemotherapy.8. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals in appropriate locations.9. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.10. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.11. Answers phone for questions and referrals, identifying self and department.12. Answers requests at the window and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested.13. Replenish medications in emergency crash cart drawer inserts/trays.14. Gathers and disperses medications to units.a) PYXISb) Floor stock15. Responsible for accurate distribution of narcotics, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.a) Maintains accurate accounting of CII safe inventory, additions and dispensing to ADM’s.16. Compounds bulk sterile and non-sterile medications per established procedures.17. Prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages accurately per established procedures.18. Keeps department neat and clean in specific areas assigned.19. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs. The pharmacist oversees process.20. Maintains competence required for current job title/position.a) Maintains current technician certification.b) Attends pharmacy staff meeting.c) Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.d) Successfully completes all competence/skills assessment requirements (see attached competence assessment/skills list.)21. Prepares medication packaging utilizing Talyst system as needed.22. Performs other duties as assigned. **Education:** Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED and undefined. **Licensure:** Current California Pharmacy Technician Certificate required. SVH Chemotherapy Certification required. New hires/transfers have 120 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain Chemo Cert. and must remain continually current. **Experience:** One (1) to two (2) years related pharmacy experience, hospital preferred. **Salary Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $35.39 - $39.21. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position. **Shift Differentials:**Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Variable### ### ● FTE: 0.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 0*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*